Well, I never thought I'd see you backOn my side of the railroad tracksJust blown in from TokyoHangin' out at the rock n' roll showYou're lookin' for some kid to signCatchin' jive off the grapevine"Billboard's" runnin' a picture next week"Hits" applauds you on your winnin' streakNever mind you're sleepin' aloneThere's always someone else on the phoneSo momma don't stop your rock n' rollYou might just find your heart has gone coldMomma don't stop your rock n' roll

All day longI'm real impressed with the things that you've doneLook how far this lady has comeUsed to be so quiet and sweetNow your name's all over the streetUsed to charge it by the hourNow you own an apartment towerIt's a shame about your former friendsEveryone now is a means to an endNever mind you're livin' aloneIt's hard to get a scratch on the lovin' jonesSo momma don't stop your rock n' rollYou might just find your little lost soulMomma don't stop your rock n' roll

All night longIt's so hard to be a woman todayTo get what you deserveIt's not easy when you work this wayYou have to keep a distant reserveSo momma don't stop your rock n' rollYou might just find your heart has gone coldSo momma don't stop your rock n' rollAll night long